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Apple Tree Dental
Fairmont, Minnesota

Licensed Dental Hygienist

Dental 9.2 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$42-$49/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumedWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Fairmont, MN, dedicated to improving access to quality oral healthcare. We are seeking a full-time Licensed Dental Hygienist to provide patient-centered preventive and therapeutic care while promoting oral health education in the community.

Why Join Us?

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedule: No evenings or weekends! Full time 4-5 days/wk preferred, part-time as needed.

Loan Forgiveness Opportunities

  • Up to $55,000 for full-time
  • Up to $30,000 for part-time

Comprehensive Benefits Package

  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability, including maternity leave

Paid Time Off & Holidays

  • Up to 4 weeks PTO
  • 6 paid holidays

Additional Perks

  • Licensure renewal reimbursement
  • Scrub allowance
  • Continuing education support

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal therapies, including scaling & root planning
  • Conduct oral cancer screenings and periodontal charting
  • Educate patients on oral hygiene and preventive care
  • Take and develop dental x-rays
  • Collaborate with dental providers to ensure comprehensive patient care
  • Maintain accurate patient records and ensure compliance with safety protocols

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited dental hygiene program
  • Active Minnesota dental hygiene license in good standing
  • Current CPR (BLS) certification

$42 - $49 an hour

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact in a supportive, community-focused environment. Apply today to join our dedicated team!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Periodontal therapyScaling and root planingOral cancer screeningOral hygiene educationPatient record maintenanceSafety protocol compliance

Dental Hygiene Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Minnesota is 98.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $96k in an average-cost state. 63.4% of Minnesota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Apple Tree Dental holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 8 active listings.

What does the Dental Hygienist market look like in Minnesota?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score9.2 / 10 · top 5% in dental hygienistranked against 2,151 Dental Hygienist listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$87k–$102kDental Hygienist median $131k (middle half $116k–$154k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$96k in purchasing powerMinnesota index 98.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Dental Hygienist listings in Minnesota114 active5,700 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 53% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Apple Tree Dentalsilver tier, 70/100Top Employers work-life index8 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,151 Dental Hygienist listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Dental Hygienist at Apple Tree Dental a 9.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Dental Hygienist — ranked against 2,151 active Dental Hygienist listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Dental Hygienist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

24 jobs · 19 employers
7
<$110k
8
$110k-125k
5
$125k-140k
2
$146k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 19 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
14% this job
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Wheat Ridge, Colorado

$70-$75/hr
#2

Dental Hygienist| $40,000 Tuition Reimbursement

Platinum Dental Services · Colorado Springs, Colorado

$65-$75/hr
#3

Dental Hygienist | $40,000 in Tuition Reimbursement

$60-$70/hr
#4

Dental Hygienist

$60-$70/hr
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 9.2
Among the best 10% of Dental Hygienist listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,151 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Apple Tree Dental

Hospitals and Health Care
Mounds View, MN
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with employer match
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability, including maternity leave
Up to 4 weeks PTO
6 paid holidays
Licensure renewal reimbursement
Scrub allowance
Continuing education support

Living in Fairmont

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$182k
Median resident rent
$738/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 9.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.